Show & Prove: Hurricane WisdomWords: Peter A. Berry Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. Hurricane Wisdom’s name sounds like the result of some deep spiritual introspection…
Show & Prove: Bay SwagWords: Georgette Cline Editor’s Note: This story appears in the Fall 2025 issue of XXL Magazine, on newsstands now and available for sale on the XXL website. It’s a bold choice to bring Harriet Tubman into rap conversations, but Bay…
50 Cent‘s long-teased Diddy documentary is debuting on Netflix next week. On Tuesday (Nov. 25), the popular streaming service announced the 50 Cent executive-produced documentary series, titled Sean Combs: The Reckoning, will premiere on Dec. 2. The series is directed…
A judge reportedly plans on ordering Nicki Minaj to sell her California mansion in order to pay off a lawsuit judgment. On Monday (Nov. 24), Rolling Stone reported that Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Cindy Pánuco made her latest ruling…
Megan Thee Stallion addresses Nicki Minaj’s “Big Foot” diss track and Drake’s “Circo Loco” subliminal during the trial for the woman Megan is suing for defamation. On Monday (Nov. 24), Megan’s civil trial against blogger Milagro “Gramz” Cooper continued in…
New WorldHit-Boy has a new outlook on life and a fresh album to showcase after navigating some challenging aspects of the music industry. With independence on his side, he is focused on letting his lyrics speak for themselves.Interview: Kyle Eustice Editor’s Note:…
The release of Kendrick Lamar‘s comedy film with the creators of South Park has been delayed once again. On Nov. 21, Variety reported that the upcoming film, Whitney Springs, has been removed from Paramount’s March 20 release schedule. The delay…
Fresh out of prison, Max B has released a new single and is prepping to put out a new album this week. On Monday (Nov. 24), the Harlem rapper dropped the new track “No More Tricks.” The song is produced…
Rich The Kid is allegedly cheating on his fiancée with Summer Walker and the drama is playing out on social media. Over the weekend, a Summer Walker audio message that was reportedly sent to Rich The Kid leaked online. In…
Ksoo‘s father has been sentenced to time served after cooperating with the government in his son’s murder case. Abdul Robinson Sr. appeared in Duval County, Fla., court on Friday (Nov. 21) for his sentencing hearing. Judge Tatiana Salvador sentenced Robinson…